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About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or paver joint work only calls for a 1 to 2 inch layer. For a small patio or a batch of paver joints, a half yard to one yard usually covers it, while a full pool base or larger hardscape footprint will run higher. Measure your square footage first, then work backward from the coverage number rather than guessing.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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Ellensburg Sand Delivery

Ellensburg Sand Delivery

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About this sand

Washed and finely screened masonry sand for mortar, paver joints, and pool bases. Consistent grain, ready to screed.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of this sand covers about 324 square feet at a 1 inch depth, and most mortar or paver joint work only calls for a 1 to 2 inch layer. For a small patio or a batch of paver joints, a half yard to one yard usually covers it, while a full pool base or larger hardscape footprint will run higher. Measure your square footage first, then work backward from the coverage number rather than guessing.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Choose your quantity

Adjust the quantity to match your project. One cubic yard covers about 100 to 160 square feet at a 2 to 3 inch depth.

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Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back and wait

Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

From The Mouths of Ellensburg Folks

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Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...

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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

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Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...

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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!

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Most jobs using this sand also need base gravel underneath and edge restraint to hold pavers in place once they are set. If you are mixing mortar, you will want cement on hand before the load arrives so the sand does not sit exposed to wind. Some builders are now pairing chip stone instead of sand for paver bedding since it resists pumping, worth asking about if that is your project.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

For mortar mixing in Ellensburg's dry high desert air, keep your sand pile covered or under a tarp between uses. Mason sand loses moisture fast at 1565 feet elevation, and dry sand throws off your mortar ratios more than people expect. A lot of masons here keep a five gallon bucket of water next to the mix station just to wet the sand back down before batching, rather than trying to eyeball dry sand into a wet mix.

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A common mistake is using this sand as paver bedding under heavy foot traffic areas, since it can shift and pump moisture up through joints over time, especially with our freeze thaw cycles between the May 12 and September 25 frost dates. If you are setting a patio that will see real use, ask about chip stone for the bedding layer and save the mason sand for the joints themselves, where its fine texture actually helps it lock in tight.

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Order slightly more than your calculated minimum, since leftover mason sand does not go to waste, it stores fine in a covered bin for the next small job, whether that is touching up paver joints or mixing a small batch of mortar for a repair. Buying it once in bulk instead of multiple bagged runs to the hardware store saves trips, especially with Ellensburg's spread out layout.

Working With Sand in Ellensburg

Ellensburg sits on silt loam at over 1500 feet, and that soil does not drain like sand does, which is exactly why mason sand gets brought in for hardscape work rather than used as is. With hardscape season running spring through fall here, most orders are tied to patio and paver jobs at the Rodeo Grounds area homes and downtown properties where a stable base matters. The valley wind can carry loose dry sand around a job site faster than people expect, so timing your install for calmer days helps. It is not a soil amendment here, it is a construction material.

Masonry vs Fill Sand

Masonry sand is washed and finely screened, the right choice for mortar work, paver joints, and sandboxes. Fill sand is coarser and less processed, better suited to leveling, bedding pipe, and filling low spots.

Bedding and Leveling

For pavers, screed a 1 inch sand bed over a compacted base rather than using sand to fix deep grade problems. A thin, even bed locks pavers in place. A thick one shifts underfoot.

Working With Moisture

Slightly damp sand spreads, screeds, and compacts far more easily than bone dry sand, which just flows back into your screed lines. Lightly wetting the pile before you work it saves real effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this the same as regular sandbox or play sand?

No, this is mason sand, washed and screened finer and more uniform than construction grade sand. It is meant for mortar mixing, paver joints, and pool bases, not for play areas or general fill. If you need fill sand for a different purpose, ask before ordering since the grain size is different.

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How much sand do I need for a paver patio?

For paver joints alone, you typically need very little, often under a quarter yard for a standard patio, since joints are only filled an inch or so deep. If you are also using it as bedding sand under the pavers at 1 to 2 inches, calculate your square footage against the 324 square feet per yard at 1 inch coverage rate and add for the deeper end of that range.

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When is the best time to install a paver patio in Ellensburg?

Spring through fall is when most hardscape work happens here, avoiding the hard freeze window between late September and mid May. Working in that window means the ground is workable and mortar cures properly without freezing overnight, which can ruin a fresh mix or joint fill.

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Can the truck get to my property for delivery?

Most residential driveways and gravel access roads around Ellensburg work fine for delivery, the load gets placed wherever is safely reachable. If you have a narrow lane, low tree branches, or a steep grade, mention it when scheduling so we can plan the drop spot accordingly.

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Should I use sand or chip stone for paver bedding?

Mason sand has been the traditional choice for paver bedding, but many builders are shifting to chip stone since it resists pumping and shifting under freeze thaw cycles better. Sand still works well for filling joints between pavers due to its fine texture. If bedding is your main use, ask about chip stone before you order sand.

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